Coverlets such as this were made using weft-loop weaving, or boutonné, a patterning technique commonly used in Quebec to add colourful designs to decorate plain tabby weaving. The coverlets were inspired by 19th century all-white tufted cotton counterpanes imported from Britain, but the French-Canadian versions became beautiful distinctive textiles. To create the pattern, an extra weft of colourful wool yarn was pulled by hand to form loops on the face of the weave.